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HR & New Work in Dusseldorf
Henkel, E.ON and Metro are major companies based in Düsseldorf and are working through their own transformations. Learn from their HR teams.
At a glance
The HR Safari in Dusseldorf explores Corporate transformation through Henkel Innovation, E.ON Digital and A startup focused on HR. Designed for HR executives and CHROs and Talent development and learning leaders.
Local perspective
Corporate transformation
Henkel, E.ON and Metro are major companies based in Düsseldorf and are working through their own transformations. Learn from their HR teams.
Local examples and perspectives
- Henkel Innovation
- E.ON Digital
- A startup focused on HR
A sample day
09:30
Mindset and methods
A workshop on agile ways of working. See how startups use Scrum, sprints and OKRs in practice.
11:00
Visit a scale-up
Visit a fast-growing tech company. How do they recruit and retain more than 100 developers a year?
13:00
Lunch with HR leaders
Discuss how to grow a culture while keeping the founder spirit alive.
15:00
Talent strategy workshop
Explore remote work, equity models and developer experience, and what corporates can adapt.
17:00
Reflection and transfer
A facilitated session to build a concrete 90-day action plan.
What your team can explore
- Which recurring part of working life is changing, and who is affected?
- How can employees help shape the solution and see its results?
- What skills, leadership routines and safeguards are needed to make the change last?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
Startup Week Düsseldorf
Event
An annual platform for founders, corporates, and investors. Future Tech Fest is its highlight.
NRW.BANK
Funding
State development bank and active startup investor.
Companies in the local ecosystem
Cognigy
Enterprise AI
Enterprise conversational AI platform and a global leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant.
Auxmoney
FinTech
A digital platform for personal loans.
Metalshub
Logistics / B2B SaaS
Digital supply chain platform for raw materials, transforming the metals trade.
Trivago
Travel tech
A hotel search and price-comparison platform founded in Düsseldorf.
fashionette
E-commerce
Data-driven e-commerce platform for premium fashion and accessories.
“Reaching potential customers and strategic partners is always important when you are a fast-scaling company. We are happy that the organizers kept their promise.”
About the topic
Questions about HR Safari
Is this a team event or a learning format?
Both. The Safari combines inspiration with practical knowledge transfer.
How many people can take part?
Groups of 8 to 20 work best, leaving room for an open exchange.
Can we combine this with an offsite?
Absolutely. Many clients use the Safari as the centerpiece of a two- or three-day offsite.
Explore with your team